Care of Tires for Long Term Storage

[ReneeG]

In a recent article I read on how to care for tires during long term storage, it said to block the tires. Does this mean to lift them off the ground and support the axles? If so, does anyone do this? The alternative was to get the tires up off the ground to prevent absorption of ground moisture which also contributes to aging. This article suggested placing nylon blocks, similar to a nylon kitchen cutting board under each, or sheet metal over wood. What do most of you do for long term storage, i.e. over the winter, aside from covering them?

[ReneeG]

Thanks Chevman and the bear II, ours sit on gravel and are covered. I heard somewhere that asphalt can leach the oils out of tires, but since you have gone beyond 5 years, that may be an "old wife's tale"

[the_bear_II]

My tires end up being beyond 5 years old before they show signs of wear from storage. Mine sit on asphalt and I keep them covered with vinyl tire covers.

I have had to replace three sets of tires due to old age vs. wear over the 20 years we have had our current RV.

[larry_barnhart]

We use plywood for home and for the 6 months in Arizona.
chevman